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Issue #74: September 2013

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------------------------- Introduction ------------------------- Hi! I hope you are well my friend. Yes, I have a special treat for my fans and subscribers who have a business interest here in Jamaica. And I figure you too might just be interested as well. Just keep close to your email my friend, you'll be hearing from me real soon. Now back to current (today), I do have some good information for you; a few highlighting significant feats by Jamaicans plus some insightful information on Jamaican Ginger and Christmas in Jamaica Yes Christmas - don't be alarmed :-) it will be here before you realize. I've also captured some exciting events in the month of October that you can get involved in - if you are on the island. So are you ready? Great! Let's go... Note: To read this version directly on the website (Highly Recommended) Click Here Now.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Did you Know? Insightful and Intriguing Jamaican facts and trivia. The Latest From Jamaica! Jamaican Singer Stunned Judges on NBC's "The Voice" Gina goes for Jamaica’s fourth Miss World crown Jamaican Born Professor is Number One in ACCA The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com! Site Refresh Christmas in Jamaica Jamaican Ginger Hot Upcoming Events In Jamaica! 9th Annual South Coast Hook N' Line Canoe Tournament Heroes day (October 21) Features Jamaican Mangoes Conclusion

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Did you Know?

• ...that Montego Bay became Jamaica's second city in 1982?

Well, now you know!

Consider getting the entire collection of these Intriguing facts about Jamaica. You can get the convenient ebook version, or the popular hard copy version here.

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The Latest From Jamaica!

1. Jamaican Singer Stunned Judges on NBC's "The Voice"

   Jamaicans were bowled over by local songstress Tessanne Chin's spectacular performance on American talent show 'The Voice' last Tuesday night.

   Chin wowed the four celebrity coaches in top musicians Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton with a soulful performance of US singer Pink's hit song Try.

   Full Story here...

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2. Gina goes for Jamaica’s fourth Miss World crown

   "With the grand finale of the Miss World 2013 pageant just hours away, Jamaica’s Gina Hargitay is ranked tenth by website Missossology and in with a chance to become Jamaica’s fourth winner of the coveted crown"

   Read More ....

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3. Jamaican Born Professor is Number One in ACCA!

   "Jamaican-born professor, Dr. Kenneth Henry, has been re-elected to the Council of the Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) with the highest number of votes, and is ranked number one on the list of 13 elected Council members". Read JIS' Full Story Here .

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The Latest on My-Island-Jamaica.com

1. Site Refresh

   If you are subscribed to my blog post, you would have seen the flurry of updates taking place. That is deliberate.

   I am actually in the process of updating my site pages because of the change by my host, but I've latched on the opportunity to fine tune some of them too.

   It is a bit tedious, but very valuable. You'll love the 'look and feel' (even more) at the end :-)

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2. Christmas in Jamaica

   Did you realize that we are almost at Christmas? Yup! So I've dig deep and pull this one from the archives for you. https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/christmas_in_jamaica.html.

   ...just ahead of Christmas. I hope it will lure you to come to Jamaica for Christmas - if not already in your plans :-)

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3. Jamaican Ginger

   Thought you might like this https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-ginger.html. especially if you are a lover of Jamaican spices. Did you know that ginger is such a versatile plant?

4. And LOTS more new and exciting articles, please visit the blog page

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Hot Upcoming Events Jamaica!

1. 9th Annual South Coast Hook N' Line Canoe Tournament

   ...is on again at Treasure Beach on Jamaica's South Coast! The event will be held on October 11, 2013!

   A 3-day competition during which local fishermen vie for prizes by catching the largest fish using only the traditional fishing method of a simple hook and line.

   The weekend also includes other exciting events, such as a boat race, local talent show, fish fry and community beach party. For information and accommodation contact Kory South at 1 876 852 5166.

2. Heroes day (October 21)

   Yes, we pay tribute to our national heroes in October every year. And this year we will officially celebrate on October 21.

   As you can imagine there will be a number of national events so if you are going to be here, be sure to inquire and visit one of the events we are having.

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   AND, lot's more are happening in (and about) Jamaica, please consider bookmarking current events in Jamaica page, and keep on top of the very latest news and events.

   From there you can get the very latest news as well as information on the latest events and activities.

   Also, I am inviting you to send your feedback to these news stories, article or commentary.

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Features!

• Jamaican Mangoes

  The season is almost done, but I am can still taste and smell the aroma of mangoes - love 'em!

  So what do you know about our mangoes? This makes an insightful reading: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican-mangoes.html.

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Conclusion

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